A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1063130 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1063191 epoch_slot_no: 4791 block_no: 1063079 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-05-28 00:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1fb54b2cfd01daa0348b67a82873fc1fb211d0f8106007c7b091de4f5d08bbbBlock Operator
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